Grant For Research NNX16AI21G
Award Date 4/18/16
Potential Completion Date 4/17/20
Potential Value $241K
Federal Agency
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Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
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Other
Place of Performance
State College, PA 16802, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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